The Correctional Association of New York is a great organization that works tirelessly to protect human rights and the general well being of society. Anyone and everyone should aim to learn more about their work and help advocate for change.

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What your donation will do...

$25 can pay for: postage for response letters to 50 people in prison, providing the Correctional Association a chance to investigate complaints and gain information about conditions inside prisons. There are currently 56,000 people incarcerated in NYS facilities

$100 can pay for: letters to every legislator in Albany to persuade them to support legislation that will Raise the Age of criminal responsibility, and inform lawmakers of conditions of confinement in prisons

$250 can pay for: an additional team member on a prison visit to investigate conditions on the inside, and to survey incarcerated people, security staff, and prison administration

$500 can pay for: a young person to be trained as an advocate in the Correctional Association’s Safe Passages program to train, educate, and empower other youth to reform the youth justice system

$1000 can pay for: a team of 50 advocates to Albany on Advocacy Day to persuade lawmakers to support legislation that will change the criminal justice system’s response to survivors of domestic violence who act to protect themselves from an abusive partner

$5000 can pay for: leadership development and employment opportunities for people returning home from prison, which reduces recidivism and empowers those most affected by the criminal justice system to change policies for the better